Behind Every Brave Smile - Autism, Anxiety, and the Back-to-School Transition in 2026

Image credit: Freepik In many states, including in Florida, August marks the beginning of a new school year. While some families are busy buying backpacks, labeling notebooks, and preparing lunch boxes, many autistic individuals and their families are preparing for something far more complicated: steeling themselves for transitions that require more than organization, but deep emotional strength and a brave heart to face the unknown. They are preparing for transition. And transitions can be...